Trial Outcomes & Findings for An Innovative Taping Technique for Improved Intravenous (IV) Catheter Securement (NCT NCT05948878)

Last Updated: 2026-04-15

Results Overview

We will examine the maximum force the taping methods can withstand as measured by the force gauge in a 90 degrees direction, medially from the insertion site.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

Target enrollment

32 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Until the tape is dislodged- approximately 15 seconds

Results posted on

2026-04-15

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure	Retrograde Directional Test Subjects during the Retrograde Directional Test will have the three taping methods placed on their left and/or right antecubital fossa region to superficially secure an IV catheter (i.e., the catheter will be placed on top of the participant's skin and not in the vein but will be taped as if the catheter was placed intravenously). Six total measurements will be obtained of which three will be using the Retrograde Directional Test (i.e., each taping method will undergo testing for each directional method). The order of placing the different taping methods and the direction testing will be randomized.	90 Degrees Directional Test Subjects during the 90 Degrees Directional Test will have the three taping methods placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter (i.e., the catheter will be placed on top of the participant's skin and not in the vein but will be taped as if the catheter was placed intravenously). Six total measurements will be obtained of which three will be using the 90 Degrees Directional Test (i.e., each taping method will undergo testing for each directional method). The order of placing the different taping methods and the direction testing will be randomized.
Overall Study STARTED	16	16
Overall Study COMPLETED	14	16
Overall Study NOT COMPLETED	2	0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure	Retrograde Directional Test Subjects during the Retrograde Directional Test will have the three taping methods placed on their left and/or right antecubital fossa region to superficially secure an IV catheter (i.e., the catheter will be placed on top of the participant's skin and not in the vein but will be taped as if the catheter was placed intravenously). Six total measurements will be obtained of which three will be using the Retrograde Directional Test (i.e., each taping method will undergo testing for each directional method). The order of placing the different taping methods and the direction testing will be randomized.	90 Degrees Directional Test Subjects during the 90 Degrees Directional Test will have the three taping methods placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter (i.e., the catheter will be placed on top of the participant's skin and not in the vein but will be taped as if the catheter was placed intravenously). Six total measurements will be obtained of which three will be using the 90 Degrees Directional Test (i.e., each taping method will undergo testing for each directional method). The order of placing the different taping methods and the direction testing will be randomized.
Overall Study Equipment failure	2	0

Baseline Characteristics

Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure	Retrograde Directional Test n=14 Participants Subjects during the Retrograde Directional Test will have the three taping methods placed on their left and/or right antecubital fossa region to superficially secure an IV catheter (i.e., the catheter will be placed on top of the participant's skin and not in the vein but will be taped as if the catheter was placed intravenously). Six total measurements will be obtained of which three will be using the Retrograde Directional Test (i.e., each taping method will undergo testing for each directional method). The order of placing the different taping methods and the direction testing will be randomized. Novel Taping Method: Subjects will be asked to have the novel taping method placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter. BCH Emergency Department Taping Method: Subjects will be asked to have the BCH emergency department taping method placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter. Chevron Taping Method: Subjects will be asked to have the Chevron taping method placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter.	90 Degrees Directional Test n=16 Participants Subjects during the 90 Degrees Directional Test will have the three taping methods placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter (i.e., the catheter will be placed on top of the participant's skin and not in the vein but will be taped as if the catheter was placed intravenously). Six total measurements will be obtained of which three will be using the 90 Degrees Directional Test (i.e., each taping method will undergo testing for each directional method). The order of placing the different taping methods and the direction testing will be randomized. Novel Taping Method: Subjects will be asked to have the novel taping method placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter. BCH Emergency Department Taping Method: Subjects will be asked to have the BCH emergency department taping method placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter. Chevron Taping Method: Subjects will be asked to have the Chevron taping method placed on their left and right antecubital fossa region, superficially taping an IV catheter.	Total n=30 Participants Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical <=18 years	0 Participants n=14 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	0 Participants n=16 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	0 Participants n=30 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.
Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years	14 Participants n=14 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	16 Participants n=16 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	30 Participants n=30 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.
Age, Categorical >=65 years	0 Participants n=14 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	0 Participants n=16 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	0 Participants n=30 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.
Sex: Female, Male Female	12 Participants n=14 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	8 Participants n=16 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	20 Participants n=30 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.
Sex: Female, Male Male	2 Participants n=14 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	8 Participants n=16 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.	10 Participants n=30 Participants • Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected	—	—	0 Participants Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Region of Enrollment United States	14 Participants n=14 Participants • 2 participants were withdrawn due to equipment error.	16 Participants n=16 Participants • 2 participants were withdrawn due to equipment error.	30 Participants n=30 Participants • 2 participants were withdrawn due to equipment error.
Acceptable Skin State	14 Participants n=14 Participants	16 Participants n=16 Participants	30 Participants n=30 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Until the tape is dislodged- approximately 15 seconds

We will examine the maximum force the taping methods can withstand as measured by the force gauge in the retrograde direction, distally from the insertion site.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Novel Taping n=30 Participants The novel taping method will be employed to measure the maximum force (Newtons) required to dislodge an IV catheter (without puncturing of skin) secured in the retrograde direction, distally from the insertion site.	Chevron Taping n=30 Participants The Chevron taping method will be employed to measure the maximum force (Newtons) required to dislodge an IV catheter (without puncturing of skin) secured in the retrograde direction, distally from the insertion site.	ED Taping n=30 Participants The ED taping method will be employed to measure the maximum force (Newtons) required to dislodge an IV catheter (without puncturing of skin) secured in the retrograde direction, distally from the insertion site.
The Force (Newtons) Required to Dislodge an IV Catheter Secured in the Retrograde Direction.	28.65 Newtons Standard Deviation 8.15	15.41 Newtons Standard Deviation 4.22	19.29 Newtons Standard Deviation 6.81

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Until the tape is dislodged- approximately 15 seconds

Population: Numbers represent number of participants randomized to start with retrograde directional test or 90 degrees directional test. All participants cross-overed and therefore, were subjected to both tests regardless of randomization.

We will examine the maximum force the taping methods can withstand as measured by the force gauge in a 90 degrees direction, medially from the insertion site.